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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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Thaipusam 2007

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Shannon Larratt

Click through for a second photo that Elles took at this year’s event of offerings being made in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia…

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22 responses to “Thaipusam 2007”

  1. brute Avatar
    brute

    so, so gorgeous.

  2. brute Avatar
    brute

    so, so gorgeous.

  3. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    For those that enjoy the photos: she also wrote an article about her Thaipusam experience for BME, which you may find here. Enjoy!

  4. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    For those that enjoy the photos: she also wrote an article about her Thaipusam experience for BME, which you may find here. Enjoy!

  5. stormy Avatar
    stormy

    Wow, amazing pictures.

  6. stormy Avatar
    stormy

    Wow, amazing pictures.

  7. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I wonder where the oranges are from if they are imported? If so I wonder what they used as weights before that or if that is what they have always used if that is the tradition? – I know bizarre thing to wonder…

  8. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I wonder where the oranges are from if they are imported? If so I wonder what they used as weights before that or if that is what they have always used if that is the tradition? – I know bizarre thing to wonder…

  9. bettiebondage Avatar
    bettiebondage

    Incredible, absolutely beautiful.

    I wonder what the smudes are hanging from the guy in the left corner of the second picture.

  10. bettiebondage Avatar
    bettiebondage

    Incredible, absolutely beautiful.

    I wonder what the smudes are hanging from the guy in the left corner of the second picture.

  11. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    damn! wasn’t sure when this was taking place…I was hoping that if I don’t end up going to Phuket for the Vegetarian Festival I could go to this, doh! lol

  12. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    damn! wasn’t sure when this was taking place…I was hoping that if I don’t end up going to Phuket for the Vegetarian Festival I could go to this, doh! lol

  13. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I really like these pics and would love to learn more.
    I’m going right to the experience link =)

  14. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I really like these pics and would love to learn more.
    I’m going right to the experience link =)

  15. Nat Avatar
    Nat

    The stickers on the oranges made me smile.

  16. Nat Avatar
    Nat

    The stickers on the oranges made me smile.

  17. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    Lauren- I was actually wondering the same thing because as Nat pointed out, they have stickers on the oranges.

  18. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    Lauren- I was actually wondering the same thing because as Nat pointed out, they have stickers on the oranges.

  19. Giles Wallwork Avatar
    Giles Wallwork

    Beautiful imagery. Gonna read that interview after work too.

  20. Giles Wallwork Avatar
    Giles Wallwork

    Beautiful imagery. Gonna read that interview after work too.

  21. danny Avatar
    danny

    I was there and also in Penang. Awesome stuff

  22. danny Avatar
    danny

    I was there and also in Penang. Awesome stuff

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